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Category: Corydon Capitol

9/8/17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact : Paige Southerland, 317.234.5078, psoutherland@indianamuseum.org
CORYDON, Ind. – The public is invited to attend the inaugural Historic Tavern Crawl hosted by Corydon Capitol State Historic Site on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m.
The walking tour will explore the history of many former taverns in Indiana's first capital. Enjoy period-authentic tavern drinks at several stops including Green Tree Tavern, David Craig Tavern, Conrad Tavern...
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7/3/17

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Contact : Megan Simpson, 317.234.8146, msimpson@indianamuseum.org
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites continue to honor America’s service men and women by participating in the Blue Star Museum program. The program provides free admission to any active service military, including National Guard and Reserve, and up to five family members. The discount is valid between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2017 and is accepted at the...
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6/22/17

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Contact : Bec Riley, 812.738.4890, briley@indianamuseum.org
CORYDON, Ind. – The public is invited to The Capitol Ball , Corydon Capitol State Historic Site’s period-themed ball on Friday, July 7 from 7 to 10 p.m.
The Capitol Ball , held on the historic Corydon square, will feature popular dances from the time Corydon was the capital of Indiana, 1816 to 1825.
“We are very excited to offer this elegant ball in the heart of historic...
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6/7/17

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Contact : Laura Spalding, 812.738.4890, lspalding@indianamuseum.org
CORYDON, Ind. – The public is invited to Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War , on view June 24 through July 8, 2017, at the First State Office Building, located at 417 N. Mulberry St. in Corydon, Ind. The exhibition will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
“We are excited to share the details of Lincoln’s life with the people of southern...
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5/4/17

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Contact : Paige Southerland, 317.234.5078, psoutherland@indianamuseum.org
INDIANAPOLIS — As Hoosiers plan their summer break away from the hustle, bustle and day-to-day responsibilities of their normal lives, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is offering 12 fun day trip ideas for multigenerational adventures. The 12-site, statewide museum system features inspiring historic places in locations throughout the state.
“Our...
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10/5/16

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Contact : Bec Riley, 812.738.4890, briley@indianamuseum.org
CORYDON, Ind. – The public is invited to Real Haunted Happenings , Corydon Capitol State Historic Site’s fifth annual ghost tour on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Lantern-guided walking tours will lead brave attendees to various downtown locations where reported hauntings and happenings have occurred. Guests will also have the rare opportunity to enter the historic First State Capitol Building and...
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8/23/16

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Contact : Paige Southerland, 317.234.5078, psoutherland@indianamuseum.org
INDIANAPOLIS — The public is invited to the kickoff of the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay on Friday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. in Corydon, Ind. The relay, scheduled to feature runners from all 92 Indiana counties, will pass through 11 of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites’ 12 historically significant locations.
The 11 historic locations on the relay route include...
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6/28/16

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Contact : Bec Riley, 812.738.4890, briley@indianamuseum.org
CORYDON, Ind. – The public is invited to Murder at the Treasury , Corydon Capitol State Historic Site’s sixth annual interactive Murder Mystery on Saturday, August 6 at 6 p.m.
The mystery, held at the First State Office Building, 417 Mulberry St. in downtown Historic Corydon, has been specially written by staff for the Indiana bicentennial and takes place in Corydon in 1816.
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6/22/16

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Indiana Archives and Records Administration Contact:
Valerie Michael
317.232.3385; vmichael1@iara.in.gov
Jim Corridan
317.232.7191; jcorridan@iara.in.gov
June 29 th marks the 200 th anniversary of the completion of the State’s first constitution. The document, written in Corydon, was drafted by the founders of Indiana, the 43 delegates elected by the citizens of the Indiana Territory and tasked with deciding whether Indiana should...
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5/10/16

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Contact : Paige Southerland, 317.234.5078, psoutherland@indianamuseum.org
INDIANAPOLIS — As Hoosiers are celebrating the bicentennial year in various ways, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites has created Indiana’s Bicentennial Bucket List to help promote traditions and oddities around the state.
“We’ve put the bicentennial bucket list together for Hoosiers and non-Hoosiers alike to experience something new about Indiana...
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4/15/16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2016
Contacts: Bruce Williams, 317.234.8146, bwilliams@indianamuseum.org or Paige Southerland, 317.234.5078, psoutherland@indianamuseum.org
INDIANAPOLIS — As Hoosiers plan their summer break away from the hustle, bustle and day-to-day responsibilities of their normal lives, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is offering 12 fun day trip ideas for multigenerational adventures. The 12-site museum system features inspiring historic places in locations...
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